Philip Chen's innovative design for new and historic structures and his sustainability expertise and technical innovation have brought distinction and honors to his academic, cultural and civic projects. He serves on the School of Architecture Advisory Council at Northeastern University and has been a Guest Critic at the Boston Architectural College, Northeastern University, Roger Williams University, the University of Houston, and Tulane University.

Philip holds a Master of Architecture Degree from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University. He has served as a Juror for the Harleston Parker Medal Award, one of Boston's most prestigious architectural honors.